Preserve Data And Configuration; Collect Data - ABB RMC-100 User Manual

NOTICE – Loss of data. Collect the measurement data and back up the configuration
before performing any service on the controller. Failure to collect data and save the
configuration can result in a loss of measurement data and require a complete system
configuration.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When the controller is powered by a battery with a solar panel charger, it is
very important to keep the face of the solar panel clean. Dirt and debris that cover photovoltaic
cells reduce the charging ability of the panel. Develop a regularly scheduled maintenance program
and maintain a selection of spare components to minimize downtime.
NOTICE – Equipment damage. The external power/charger and battery connections must
be removed before removing all other cables, boards, and field connections. Connecting or
disconnecting cables and wires on the RMC while power is applied can damage the electronic
components.
Do not reconnect the external power/charger and battery connections until all other cables,
boards and field connections have been reconnected.
8.1

Preserve data and configuration

It is very important to preserve data and configuration files before performing any maintenance
procedure or software upgrade. Follow the procedures in this section to ensure that backups of the
data and device configuration are available in a location separate from the controller. You can move
collected data files to other systems for safekeeping or import into customer databases as necessary.
Saved configuration files preserve the configuration of all the applications operating in the controller.
Save the configuration in a location separate from the controller to restore or reuse. This can save a
considerable amount of time if configurations are complex and avoids having to configure a controller
from scratch.
The procedure includes:
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Collect data

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Update startup (cold) configuration
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Save startup (cold) configuration
8.1.1 Collect data
This procedure collects and saves the measurement data to a file on a PC or laptop so the
measurement data in a controller that has been in operation is not lost.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before collection, select from the several output types for the collected data,
including displaying the data on the screen. Regardless of the output type selected, the system
automatically creates a file containing the collected data and saves it in the PC or laptop performing
the collection. The default location of this file is the pccudata folder in the PCCU32 installation
directory. The name of the collection file is the controller station ID. Data or laptop files contain the
collected data.
To collect the data from the controller:
1. Connect the PC or laptop to the controller (local communication) and launch PCCU32.
2. Click the Collect icon on the PCCU toolbar
8-2).
Figure 8-1: Collect icon
3. Click one or more applications on the navigation tree to select them for data collection.
Click Help on the Collect screen for additional information.
4.
(Figure 8-1). The Collect screen displays
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